The Jewish Weekly Issue 383 - 04 September 2025 by The Jewish Weekly

Britain is losing its soul and losing the plot.

The authorities have been appeasing extremists and bigots, letting them radicalise our children and run rampant on our streets and campuses, while arresting those who stand up against them.

Recent scenes from Glastonbury, broadcast into the homes of millions by our taxpayer-funded BBC, were a turning point.

Join us on Sunday 7th September in London for Britain’s March Against Antisemitism.

This must be the moment that the country wakes up.

People need to see that they are not alone in feeling this way and the authorities need to see it too.

That is why we must stand together. Join us.

March sets off at 13:00 on Sunday 7th September.

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Bibas terror group head eliminated

BY DAVID SAFFER

The IDF and Shin Bet have eliminated the head of the Mujahideen Brigades terror group, Musbah Salim Musbah

Dayyah, in a joint operation in Nuseirat.

The terror group was behind the abduction and murder of Shiri Bibas, her sons Kfir and Ariel, Judy Weinstein-Haggai and Gad Haggai, and Thai workers.

Dayyah, the fourth leader of the terror group eliminated, organised attacks in Gaza, and in Judea and Samaria.

The operation took place last week.

Mujahideen terrorists had a “significant part in the brutal October 7 massacre”, the IDF said in a statement yesterday.

“He was responsible for recruiting terrorist operatives in Yehudah and Shomron and advancing and executing terror attacks in Israel, as well as advancing attacks on IDF forces in Gaza,” the IDF noted.

The IDF previously eliminated military wing commander Mahmoud Muhammad Hamid Kuhail, also known as Abu alMu’tasim, and As’ad Abu Sharaiya, head of the terror group at the beginning of June. The first commander, Omar Abu Sharaiya, was eliminated in an IDF in 2006.

The group was established during the

Second Intifada by terrorists who split from Fatah’s al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades.

Earlier this week the IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Hamas terrorist Hazem Awni Naeem in Gaza City.

Naeem, who held a senior post in military intelligence, held Israeli hostages Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Naama Levy during their time in captivity.

Damari, Gonen, Levy were released in the first phase of Israel’s hostage exchange.

Troops continue to target Hamas members behind hostage-taking and military intelligence operations.

In related news, IDF’s ‘Gideon’s Chariots’ operation moved to its second phase to achieve the war’s objectives of returning

48 hostages held in captivity for 699 days and defeating Hamas.

A major mobilisation of reservists has begun in preparation for Israel’s expected offensive into Gaza City. Tens of thousands are expected to relieve regular soldiers in Judei and Samaria.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir updated troops yesterday when he toured the Gaza Strip with Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Yaniv Assor and other commanders.

Regarding Gaza City, Zamir reportedly said: “We are intensifying the fighting in Gaza and deepening the strikes against the Hamas terrorist organisation. IDF forces are operating to control the city.”

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Thousands to march against antisemitism

BY DAVID SAFFER

Thousands of Jews across Britain are set to attend a rally in a stand against antisemitism in central London on Sunday.

The latest Campaign Against Antisemitism demonstration comes as 48 hostages have passed 700 days in captivity.

“This is a moment for the people of this country to raise their voice and say ‘enough is enough’,” noted a CAA spokesman. “But this is bigger than one community, it represents everyone who stands against extremism and believes in Britain’s values of unity and respect.”

CAA have challenged participants to bring two friends to the march to be pictured on social media. They have also invited MPs from across the country to join the rally.

“For the past two years, British Jews have watched in horror as our country has changed, CAA noted. “Extremists and bigots are getting their way, radicalising children, running rampant on our streets and campuses, and even spreading venom through our national broadcaster, all without fear of consequences. It has long been time that our representatives must do more to protect British Jews and stand up against extremism.”

CAA, meantime, has said it is “shameful that Russell-Cotes Museum in Bournemouth has cancelled an exhibition on the history of the city’s Jewish community, citing fears of a “protest” and “security risks”.

A CAA spokesperson said: “When British Jews cannot celebrate and share their history in peace, what does that say about Britain today?

When British institutions cower to threats from a mob over the rights of law-abiding communities to share their stories and celebrate their positive contribution to British life, what has happened to British

values? The council and museum must urgently explain themselves.”

In related news, CAA has published a video of a Jewish student recounting horrific experiences in her first year at King’s College London. The video was projected onto KCL premises.

In the projection, the student, Tali, speaks about the hostilities she faced on campus from fellow students and the failures of University staff to assist when she raised concerns for her safety, including victim-blaming advice: ‘It may be helpful to try to understand why the other students are behaving this way.’

Tali has called on people to join her on the march this Sunday.

A CAA spokesperson said Tali’s experience is “scandalous”.

They observed: “What happened to Tali and the University’s apparent failure to address the threatening racism is symptomatic of the deep rot of antisemitism that has spread across campuses nationwide. Behind the façade of virtuous anti-racism rhetoric, universities have become epicentres of Jew-hatred. Tali’s testimony lays bare not only the hostility faced by Jews on campus, but also the staggering failures of those in positions of responsibility. KCL has failed, and it must act decisively to protect Jewish students before more damage is done. This vicious Jew-hatred and the authorities’ failure to grapple with it is why we will be marching in central London this Sunday against

antisemitism and extremism.”

A KCL spokesperson confirmed the university has offered support through wellbeing services and increased safety measures while investigations are ongoing.

“We are engaged with our Israeli, Jewish and wider student societies on a regular basis,” they noted. “There is no place at King’s for racism, antisemitism, abuse, incitement, harassment and bullying… any are taken very seriously and investigated in line with our robust policies and procedures.”

CAA, meanwhile, has published a video of Jewish artist Sharon Rose at the National Portrait Gallery.

Rose talks about recent controversies in the art world relating to Jews.

Examples include the National Gallery displaying a portrait of an activist whose social media promoted a placard equating Gaza with the Holocaust and a portrait comparing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler at The Other Art Fair.

“For all that the art world boasts of celebrating diversity, its inclusivity too often does not extend to Jews,” noted CAA. “If the art world insists on elevating voices hostile to Jews while sidelining Jewish artists, then we will ensure that Jewish identity is given prominence. That is why we encourage everyone to join us on the march.”

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TAL Makes Its 63rd Shidduch: Bringing Jewish Lives Together Under One Roof

In a world where meaningful connection is increasingly hard to come by, Torah Action Life (TAL) stands out as a beacon of unity, purpose, and genuine community. This month, TAL celebrates an extraordinary milestone: its 63rd successful Shidduch—a moment that captures the very essence of what TAL has become known for. More than a centre for learning, more than a social hub, TAL is a place where Jewish lives come together, and futures are built. At the heart of this success lies TAL’s in-house matchmaking service, led by the deeply dedicated . With her warm, personal approach, Faigy has connected with over 200 young Jewish individuals, offering more than just introductions—she provides tailored guidance, emotional support, and sincere understanding of what each person is truly looking for in a life partner. Through

one-to-one conversations and a strong focus on values and compatibility, Faigy has helped dozens find not just a match, but their soulmate. Her work is discreet, sensitive, and deeply impactful.

But matchmaking doesn’t happen in a vacuum. What makes TAL’s Shidduch service so effective is the wider environment that surrounds it. Based in the heart of Temple Fortune, TAL’s modern community centre and synagogue have become one of the most vibrant hubs of Jewish life in London. The centre welcomes over 400 attendees every week, offering a rich mix of Torah classes, networking events, and social gatherings for students, young professionals, and adults alike. It’s a space that not only fosters spiritual growth but naturally encourages genuine, face-to-face connection.

One of the most popular highlights of TAL’s calendar is its monthly Friday

night dinners, which attract more than 100 young Jews each time. These evenings combine tradition, good food, and a warm, inclusive atmosphere, allowing attendees to meet, network, and engage in meaningful conversation. Many couples who’ve attended these events have gone on to become part of TAL’s growing list of Shidduchim. Whether it’s through shared learning, a conversation at Kiddush, or a Shabbat meal surrounded by like-minded people, TAL provides the ideal setting for relationships to grow organically.

TAL’s strength lies in its ability to weave together multiple threads of Jewish life—spiritual, social, and personal. Every class, every event, every interaction is carefully designed not just to educate or entertain, but to bring people together in a deep and lasting way. For many, TAL isn’t just a place to go—it’s where

their journey began. It’s where they found friends, purpose, identity, and love.

As TAL continues to expand its reach and impact, one thing remains unchanged: the belief that every Jew deserves connection— to Torah, to community, and to each other. With 63 successful matches already made, and many more in progress, TAL invites anyone seeking their soulmate—or simply looking to be part of something meaningful—to get involved.

Whether you’re beginning your search, seeking new inspiration, or hoping to connect with fellow Jews in a welcoming and vibrant space, TAL is the place to be

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UK bans Israel from global military exhibition

BY DAVID SAFFER

The UK Defense Ministry has banned an Israeli government delegation attending a four-day biannual global defence exhibition starting at London’s Excel Center next Tuesday because of the ongoing Gaza war.

National delegations and private companies showcase the latest military equipment and technology.

The Israel Defense Ministry has withdrawn from the exhibition and will not establish a national pavilion.

Whilst it supports Israeli defense companies Elbit Systems, Rafael, Israel Aerospace Industries and Uvision attending the event it has condemned the government’s decision.

“These restrictions amount to a deliberate and regrettable act of discrimination against Israel’s representatives,” the ministry noted in a statement.

“It serves extremists, grants legitimacy to terror, and is driven by political considerations that fall outside the professional and customary framework of international defense exhibitions.”

Blue and White opposition leader Benny Gantz posted that the decision was “misguided” and sends a message to terrorists around the world and in Gaza that “terror pays off”.

Steve Winston, National Jewish

Assembly, expressed outrage at the decision.

“The UK government’s decision to bar Israel from London’s flagship defence expo, while it fights a brutal multi-front war, is a shameful betrayal,” he said. “It undermines Israel’s right to defend itself, abandons Palestinians who suffer most under terror and instability, and weakens the West by punishing its strongest ally against extremism.”

Jonathan Metliss, Action Against Discrimination, added: “The discrimination and demonisation of Israel continues apace. The irony of this decision is that since 2015 the UK has approved arms exports licences to Israel of £500 million notwithstanding the suspension in September 2024 of some 30 licences.”

“This is a blatant act of discrimination against the State of Israel which is fighting unacceptable treatment on all fronts,” Metliss added. “We also call on the UK Jewish community and its leaders to lobby organisers and government to reverse this malevolent decision.”

DSEI is organised by Clarion Defence and Security with backing from the government and military.

“The Israeli government’s decision to further escalate its military operation in Gaza is wrong,” a UK government spokesperson said. “We can confirm that no Israeli government delegation will be invited to attend DSEI UK 2025.”

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Israeli industries in the UK have been subject to activism incidents, notably by Palestine Action.

Since the start of 2024, methods have been more aggressive with a willingness to use violence.

Palestine Action has targeted government buildings, financial firms, museums, universities and Jewish institutions, business and charities. Attacks have included RAF Brize Norton, Thales in Glasgow, Instro Precision in Kent and Elbit Systems in Bristol.

Palestine Action’s ‘Underground Manual’ encourages the creation of cells and offers tactics against private companies and government buildings. Its online presence has galvanised support, recruited and trained members across the UK to take part in criminal activity and raised online donations.

Met Police have also arrested hundreds of people holding Palestine Action signs at demonstrations in central London in recent weeks.

Officers made the arrests on suspicion of offences under the Terrorism Act 2000.

AAD has called on the UK Government and event organisers to reverse its decision.

“There must be a diplomatic solution to end this war now, with an immediate ceasefire, the return of the hostages and a surge in humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza,” a government spokesperson

Palestine Action is officially banned in the UK under anti-terrorism laws. Being a member of, or expressing support for, the organisation is a criminal offence, punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

Enfield and Winchmore Hill Synagogue announces the appointment of Rabbi Mendel Hurwitz

Enfield and Winchmore Hill Synagogue is delighted to announce the appointment of Rabbi Mendel Hurwitz as its new Rabbi. The community is looking forward to a new and exciting chapter for Enfield. Rabbi Hurwitz brings with him a wealth of Torah learning and teaching as well as extensive rabbinic experience from across the world. He has served communities in Israel, the United States, Europe and South America.

Originally from Canada, Rabbi Hurwitz studied at the Mechina Yeshiva of London, later continuing at Tzeirei HaShluchim (Tzfat), Tomchei Temimim (Kiryat Gat), and the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, New

Jersey, where he received Semikha and a Master’s degree. He went on to complete advanced Dayanut training under Rabbi Chaim Rapoport at Machon Mayim Chaim.

His rabbinic work has taken him from Budapest, where he taught, led services, and conducted kashrus supervision for the Badatz of Budapest, to Sri Lanka and Spain, where he oversaw international kosher operations. He has written for Chabad.org, launched Talmudinfo, a pioneering online platform for teaching Talmud in Hungarian, and served in educational and rabbinic roles in Antwerp and Buenos Aires.

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and Winchmore Hill Synagogue, said: “We are thrilled and delighted to welcome Rabbi Mendel Hurwitz to our community following a unanimous vote to appoint him to be the Rabbi of our synagogue. We are fortunate to have the leadership of a very able and learned person who has shown in the short time he has been with us, active engagement with our members and initiative by connecting with members in the area that are unwell or indisposed. With his strengths of Torah scholarship, personality and warmth, we feel confident that Rabbi Hurwitz and the community will grow closer in taking the synagogue forward in increasing participation under his

leadership.”

Rabbi Mendel Hurwitz said: “In the short time I have been in Enfield, I met a wonderful and welcoming community. I am really excited, and am looking forward to all the exciting things to come.”

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‘Carrying Them Forward, Marching Together’ - Join AJEX in the 80th Anniversary

AJEX JMA have announced that bookings are now open for the 2025 Remembrance Parade and Ceremony, taking place on Sunday 16th November at The Cenotaph. This year’s theme ‘Carrying Them Forward, Marching Together’ calls on the community to honour our pride in the significant British Jewish contribution to HM Armed Forces by stepping forward in Remembrance and solidarity.

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a historic moment to reflect on the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Jewish men and women who fought for freedom. AJEX invites participants of all ages to join this year’s

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Parade as we carry forward their legacy and continue to stand together. In recognition of this 80th anniversary year, AJEX is encouraging every marcher who has been before to bring eight new people with them - family, friends, colleagues to help grow participation and ensure that Remembrance lives on through future generations. You don’t have to have a military connection to march.

AJEX National Chair, Dan Fox, said:

“This Parade is about pride not only in our past, but in who we are today. With the continued rise in antisemitism, this is the moment to show unity and strength

as a Jewish community. It is our responsibility to ensure that the memory of Jewish Service continues to inspire and unite us”.

AJEX CEO, Fiona Palmer, added: “There’s never been a more important time to come together. This is the year to come forward and attend – if you are a first time marcher you won’t regret it! Make this year’s Parade the year you show up, march proud and carry our history into the future.”

AJEX is encouraging schools and youth groups to attend. Jewish schools, youth movements and cadets including JLGB and groups from JFS, JCOSS and others

will be marching proudly, once again along with communities from across the UK.

To participate, book your ticket to march by Monday 4th November at www. ajex.org.uk.

AJEX also welcomes bookings for talks in schools and invites schools and nurseries to take part in our annual ‘Remember in Red’ day on Friday 14th November. Synagogues are being encouraged to hold an AJEX Shabbat on Shabbat 15th November.

For speaker bookings, please email ajexremembers@ajex.org.uk

Who Will Live and Who Will Die?

BY RABBI DR RAPHAEL ZARUM

The Unetaneh Tokef prayer is always a highpoint of the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayer services: “Let us now tell of this powerful day’s holiness.” The atmosphere builds: “On Rosh Hashanah we will be inscribed, and on Yom Kippur we will be sealed: Who will live and who will die? Who by fire, who by water? Who in serenity and who in anguish?”

The prayer crescendos with a phrase the whole congregation recites in unison, “But repentance, prayer and charity avert the evil decree.” This phrase has always intrigued me. Why assume we all face an evil decree, surely some of us are worthy? And if this is a divine decree, a judgement of our actions, then how can it be averted by anything at all? Mistakes cannot just be cancelled out, where’s the justice in that?

I think ‘avert the evil decree’ is a mistranslation. The Hebrew, maavirin et roah hagezera, literally translates to, “pass over the evil of the decree.” This drastically changes the meaning: it is about our response to the decree, not the ability to alter it. The ‘evil’ of the decree – to the extent it’s there – will sting less if we learn from it, accept what we’ve done, and commit to changing. A better translation would be: “But repentance, prayer and charity, though they do not nullify our judgment, do enable us to face up to our mistakes, work on them, and not be dragged down by the evil of the decree.”

This reflects the Jewish approach to the trials of life, we always focus on meaningful ways to respond and improve. This is true even to our dying day, and so this has much relevance to the “End of Life Bill” which is currently being debated in the House of Lords. If passed, the bill will enable a person who is terminally ill, and meets certain criteria, to request and lawfully be provided with assistance to end their own life.

Why is the demand for assisted dying gaining traction in mainly Western countries? Wishing to end one’s life in the face of unbearable pain and no hope of recovery is understandable, and the desire to assist someone in this situation is genuinely compassionate. Indeed, possibly the oldest recorded instance of assisted dying is the merciful death of King Saul at the hands of an Amalekite (2 Samuel 1:5-10), after the king’s unsuccessful suicide attempt (1 Samuel 31:1-6). However, the fact that modern liberal democracies lead the call for assisted dying exposes something extremely

worrying. The veneration of individual choice seems to prevail over any other value. Unfortunately, today, rights tend to trump responsibilities.

In contrast, the Torah teaches that life has a deep purpose. G-d’s gift of existence calls us to live responsibly. Personal autonomy does not just mean we can do what we like, it means we have the wherewithal to discover our own particular way of making a difference. Every moment is an opportunity: to learn something new, to alleviate hardships of those less fortunate, to have meaningful experiences, to build loving relationships with family and friends, and to contribute to a more caring society.

Even at the end of life, even when in terrible pain, life still has purpose. In Kathryn Mannix’s book, With the End in Mind, she writes movingly of Eric, a former Head Teacher. On his deathbed Eric told her: “I wanted euthanasia, and no one could do it. But if they had, then when would I have asked for it? Chances are I would have asked too soon… So I’m glad you couldn’t do it. I’ve changed my mind, and I wanted to tell you. I was angry with you because you’re part of the System that says no to assisting with dying. But you weren’t saying no to dying, you were saying yes to living. I get that now, I’m a teacher, and you need to tell other people this for me, because I won’t be here to tell them.”

It feels undignified to be so reduced by terminal illness, but in this last stage of life, dignity can come in the response of the person dying and of those around them. Life is always a struggle, but we should fill our days rather than try to reduce them.

Judaism recognises the fragility and limits of life, but when we respond with repentance, prayer and charity, we are choosing to pass over human suffering and committing to life. As Eric said, we say yes to living! That is why, in every Amidah service from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kipper, we add the phrase: “Remember us for Life, O king who loves Life, and write us in the Book of Life, for your sake, G-d of Life.”

Rabbi Dr Raphael Zarum is the Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS) where he holds the Rabbi Sacks Chair in Modern Jewish Thought. He will discuss the ‘End of Life Bill’ with Dr Lindsay Simmonds on Monday 8 September. Book at www.lsjs.ac.uk/lifebill

Historic $180m donation to Rabin Medical Centre

BY ADAM MOSES

Anat and Dr. Shmuel Harlap have donated $180 million to fund a heart and brain center at Rabin Medical Center at Beilinson Hospital.

The historic donation for the ‘The Tower of Hope’ facility is the largest in the Israeli healthcare system. It is expected to open in early 2027.

Once operational, it will double the activity handled at RMC’s inpatient building.

“There is no place more fitting than a central public hospital to symbolise the healing of divisions within Israeli society,” said a family statement. “It will serve all sectors of the Israeli public. Secular, religious, ultra-Orthodox, Muslim, Christian, Druze and Circassian. It will be a lighthouse of hope for all, and if we are fortunate to bask in its light, that will be our reward.”

Dr. Eytan Wirtheim, RMC CEO hailed an “extraordinary and moving gift” that will transform Israeli medicine for decades.

“The Tower of Hope will unite under one roof the best knowledge, technology, research and innovation in cardiology and neurology, enabling us to deliver advanced, life-saving care to every citizen,” he said. “This is a landmark moment for RMC and Israel’s entire public health system. The donation will profoundly impact the hospital’s development, drive unprecedented advances in the fields of heart and brain care, and significantly expand our inpatient capacity and capabilities.”

Yochanan Locker, Clalit Health Services chairman added: “The unprecedented donation reflects a profound expression of trust in our medical teams and their dedicated work. This contribution will position the hospital alongside the world’s leading medical centers.”

Ornit Bar Tal, Clalit Health Services, commented: “The new tower will allow us to meet the growing demand for services. RMC’s neurology and neurosurgery network will gain new strength to meet the immense demand. The tower presents an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen the entire system and advance international collaboration and research.”

The new 15-floor

building will includes 300 beds for inpatient and intensive care. It will house eight clinical departments in cardiology, neurosurgery, neurology, and thoracic and cardiac surgery. Three floors will be protected spaces, including operating theaters, imaging units, catheterisation labs, and ICUs dedicated to cardiac, cardiothoracic, neurology and neurosurgical care.

An advanced department of cardiac surgery and national Heart Transplant Center unit will be included in the heart center. Cutting-edge imaging and therapeutic technologies. The integrated systems will be supported by advanced artificial intelligence tools.

Prof. Ran Kornowski, Director of the Heart Center and Amos Oz Cardiology Division, said an integrated centre will help provide early diagnosis, tailored treatment and rehabilitation.

He observed: “This multidisciplinary approach enables expert consultations across cardiovascular specialties, improving medical decision-making, raising treatment quality and enhancing the patient journey experience throughout our health system.”

The neuroscience center, neurology and neurosurgery wards will increase bed capacity.

The neurology/neurosurgery intensive care unit will double in size.

Unique services include a neurology day-care hospital unit, advanced stroke unit and brain research institute.

Prof. Sagi Harnof, Director of the Brain Center and Neurosurgery Division said: “The new services and advanced equipment will allow us to deliver the most accurate diagnosis to the most advanced treatments available in Israel. It represents an international standard of care with 360 degrees of cutting-edge technologies, specialised services and dedicated testing positioning RMC at the global forefront of brain medicine.”

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Lord Wolfson KC visits Jewish Care’s Holocaust Survivors’ Centre

Lord (David) Wolfson of Tredegar KC visited members of Jewish Care’s Holocaust Survivors’ Centre recently. Now a British politician, barrister and life peer, Lord Wolfson has been Shadow Attorney General since November 2024 and was Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice from December 2020 to April 2022.

Speaking to members of the Centre, including concentration camp survivors, refugees, hidden children and spouses of survivors, Lord Wolfson shared stories from his childhood and how he has come to sit in the House of Lords today as a peer.

Growing up in Liverpool in the 80s,

Lord Wolfson went to King David Primary and High Schools which he said, “when I was there it was a mix of Jewish and non-Jewish pupils, although with a substantial Jewish majority. Looking back, I think my outlook has been shaped by my school; you learned to be proud of being Jewish in a environment which also contained many non-Jews, and how to explain Judaism to others. I am proud of playing my part in a multi-cultural society.”

Lord Wolfson studied in Yeshivat HaKotel in Jerusalem, and then took a degree at Selwyn College Cambridge, combining two years of Oriental Studies (Hebrew, Aramaic and Syriac) and two

years of Law, getting involved in the Union debating society, some Conservative political groups as well as becoming President of both the Jewish Society and the Israel Society.

“Debating was part of public life at Cambridge, I wanted to become a lawyer and I wasn’t keen on going into politics as a career, but I was interested in politics for a long time.”

After writing an article in The Spectator about legal aspects of Brexit, Lord Wolfson was asked to do radio and TV interviews which led to an invitation to become the Justice Minister in the House of Lords – which meant he had to pause his career at the Bar.

“I gave up my career for a few years and jumped in the deep end. I joined the House of Lords and immediately became a Minister, speaking from the Dispatch Box on the front bench. It was a little intimidating, but I was used to speaking at Court. It was also a bit like being at shul – you have to learn when to stand up and sit down, to keep up with what page we’re on and what the order of the proceedings is,” he joked.

“When I was introduced to the House, I took the oath on my grandpa’s Tanach (bible) which he had been given in Tredegar in South Wales – my family immigrated there and that’s why I used

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Members asked questions about Glastonbury and antisemitism in the UK and Lord Wolfson advised, “Be alert to threats but thank G-d, with a democratic system of Government and a constitutional monarchy, we live in a society where we can live freely and express our Judaism.”

Speaking after the visit, Lord Wolfson said, “It was a pleasure to meet the members of the Holocaust Survivors’ Centre and to see the way that our Holocaust survivors and refugees are supported by the staff and volunteers with such dedication, respect and love. I really enjoyed the visit.”

Daniel Carmel-Brown, CEO, said, “We were privileged that Lord Wolfson was able to take the time to share fascinating anecdotes and insights in an enjoyable afternoon with us at Jewish Care’s Holocaust Survivors’ Centre. It is so important for our Holocaust survivors to stay connected with those in our community who are members of both Houses of Parliament and to ensure that their voices and concerns are heard by those in public life who represent us.”

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Jewish Values

BY ROBERT FESTENSTEIN

The situation in relation to distribution of food in Gaza is complicated. I do not profess to know the entire story but I do know that the issue is not the fault nor the responsibility of Israel. Fault in the sense that Israel has not caused the problem and responsibility in that it is not for Israel to deal with feeding the civilian population of an entity with which she is at war.

The matter is exacerbated by the knowledge that Hamas have stolen significant quantities of food and then sold them on to fund their war effort. Add in the lies told by various NGO’s in the area and there are all the makings of a perfect storm against Israel. Their mantra is simple, people are starving, Israel is involved in a war with Hamas therefore it must be Israel’s fault.

Against such a background, and particularly with the large numbers of organisations peddling falsehoods against Israel I would have thought that the obvious response by anyone with a voice would be to say nothing. Well, perhaps not nothing. A well-crafted article about the wickedness of Hamas and the devious self-serving nature of those dishonest

NGO’s would certainly be in order, such as that produced by the former editor of the Jewish Chronicle – Jake Wallis Simons. Strongly recommended.

Unfortunately this has not been the approach by many in our community. Not only have there been high profile statements from Progressive Rabbis, there has also been an article from a former President of the Board of Deputies making reference to various Jewish ethical values and claiming that these demand that as a consequence, as Jews, we should get involved somehow in a humanitarian response.

I always get nervous when told I should do something non-religious on the basis of some religious tenet or other. I struggle sometimes to see the connection. Doing something religious for religious reasons is straightforward. Turning up to weekday service to make up a minyan or inviting people in my home for a Seder at Pesach make sense to me. Exhorting Jews to get involved in a food crisis not of our making on the basis of various principles; not so much.

The principles that were quoted were pikuach nefesh (the obligation to preserve life), tzedek (justice), and rachamim (compassion). The suggestion was that these should guide us to get involved. I have problems with this. My first problem is that these principles

I understand deal with relationships between Jews, not Jews and the outside world. Ah yes well might be the response, these are exceptional circumstances. They certainly are. What is well reported by non-Jewish military experts is that the IDF has gone above and beyond to keep civilian casualties to a minimum. We have all read of text messages, leaflets and social media all being used to warn the Gazan population of impending attacks. There is little doubt, sadly, that this has contributed to deaths and wounds of Israeli soldiers.

Despite all the demonstrations in Israel, I have not seen one report where this policy has been criticised; and there have been a lot of demonstrations over a long period of time. There has been no shortage in my view of the application of Jewish values to the prosecution of this war.

My second problem is that the former president’s opinion piece fails to join the dots. There are references to these principles and a call for humanitarian aid but nothing linking the two. Similarly, when the Progressive Rabbis were calling for aid, it appeared to be a knee-jerk reaction to a very unpleasant situation.

My third problem is less cerebral and much more emotional. It is not Israel who is responsible for this human suffering, it is Hamas. Why is this not being

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shouted from the rooftops, the screens and the Progressive pulpits? All the calls for action are directed at Israel when they should be directed at Hamas and their supporters. The war could stop tomorrow if Hamas stopped fighting and released the remaining hostages.

Of course, I know why these various people have either directly or indirectly targeted Israel in their calls for action. It is because it is newsworthy and further will attract support from those who are appalled at the reports coming across the media. So much better to enhance a profile that way, since ‘just blaming Hamas’ is not likely to stir up much indignation or plaudits in the campaign for social approbation.

It isn’t though, since it simply allows Hamas and their supporters in the UK (and around the world) to continue to blame Israel. So my plea to these people is stop making matters worse. The food crisis in Gaza is down to Hamas and that is the message that needs to be promoted.

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MARCHING FOR HOSTAGES: WHAT’S THE POINT?

Dear Rabbi

Last month there was a large march for the Israeli hostages in Gaza. Next week there’s a march against hate. But honestly, what’s the point? Several thousand Jews walking through the streets of London is not going to make Hamas free hostages in Gaza or make haters stop hating. Does it actually achieve anything?

Bryan

Dear Bryan

It’s true no terrorist is going to watch a march in London and suddenly change course. And no rabid Antisemite is going to turn a new leaf. But that has never been the sole point of such gatherings. Marches are about far more than the immediate tactical outcome; they are about morale, unity, pressure, and history. When every segment from across the Jewish community comes together in solidarity and that’s a compelling statement.

We have seen this before. In the 1970s and 1980s, Jews around the world held mass rallies for Soviet Jewry. The Kremlin did not decide overnight to let refuseniks go because of a march in New York, London, or Jerusalem. But those marches did keep the issue alive in the public consciousness, they emboldened governments to raise the matter with Soviet leaders, and they gave courage to Soviet Jews themselves, who heard whispers of these rallies and knew they were not forgotten. Eventually, the pressure of

sustained activism played its part in bringing about change.

Similarly, the 1963 March on Washington did not instantly end segregation, but it galvanised a movement, shifted public sentiment, and helped pave the way for the Civil Rights Act.

The prophet Isaiah speaks of being a “voice crying out in the wilderness.” Sometimes the immediate landscape looks like a wilderness, but that voice still prepares the way for redemption. A march is a public voice, and in moments of urgency, silence is not an option.

So, no, a march may not achieve an instant result. But it can help create the climate in which governments act, in which the media keeps the story alive, and in which in the longer term, we will see results.

WHEN PROGRESSIVES HIJACK THE EVENT

Dear Rabbi

At the march for the hostages in July, two progressive rabbis spoke. In the middle of their remarks, they began talking about the plight of the Palestinians and critiquing Israel. Many in the crowd booed them, and they were escorted off the stage mid-speech. As this was supposed to be a gathering of unity, wasn’t that shameful behaviour from the crowd - essentially an own goal?

Gilda

Dear Gilda

If unity simply meant “everyone gets to

say whatever they want,” it would quickly dissolve into chaos. Real unity requires a shared focus and respect for the agreed purpose of the moment. This rally was not about debating the broader geopolitics of the Middle East; it was about demanding the release of innocent hostages.

Progressive Judaism, by its very ideology, has long defined itself in opposition to traditional Jewish practice and consensus. From its inception in 19th-century Germany, it rejected halachic authority, reshaped core tenets of Jewish belief, and often aligned itself with prevailing secular or political trends. That posture inevitably creates fragmentation within the Jewish people.

Was booing ideal? Probably not. It handed the media a distraction. But it was a reflex born of pain and frustration to defend the rally’s integrity from a perceived hijacking.

When, in the middle of a rally dedicated to one urgent humanitarian cause, two progressive “rabbis” chose to insert political criticism of Israel, they were repeating a historical pattern - shifting the focus, diluting the message, and signalling disunity to the outside world.

True unity will always be elusive when one faction insists on reframing every communal moment through its own ideological lens. Sometimes the most unifying act is not to broaden the conversation, but to keep the focus razor-sharp: Bring them home. Now.

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MARRIAGE

BY RABBI JONATHAN TAWIL

Are you married? No? What you waiting for, join the club!

Yes – for how long? Has it been a while since you were under the chupa with your spouse to be? How’s married life treating you?

When we are young we all desire to settle down with the perfect spouse. Yet when we hear adults talking about married life, it doesn’t seem all that desirable. In a generation of high divorce rates and many singles around, how can we put the impetus back into marriage?

This week’s parsha relates the law of a man who married two wives. The Torah hints that in such a case, one of the wives will be loved and the other despised. It’s not an ideal situation.

The Torah continues to discuss the laws of the children of these two wives. When both these wives have children and the father wishes to give his inheritance to the Bechor (first born), it is to the first born of the despised wife – Vehaya Ben Habechor LaSenia. The Torah does not say ‘Im’ – if the first born is born to…, rather it states ‘Vehaya’ – the first born will be born to the hated wife. What is the Torah teaching us?

Hashem is Kel Rachum Vechanun, a merciful G-d. He is a G-d full of love and care. We are taught VeHalachta Bedrachav – that we should emulate His deeds, just as He is loving and merciful so too should we be. Hate should not exist between us, especially between husband and wife.

The Sefer Tomer Devorah is relatively small yet it is embalmed with potent words of wisdom. The Sefer authored

by the Saintly Rabbi Moshe Kordovero is built on the 13 attributes of mercy mentioned at the end of Micha. (Mi kel Kamocha). The Tomer Devorah explains that the twelfth mida is Asher Nishbata Lavotenu – The Merit of our Forefathers –Zechut Avot. Hashem looks down towards us with certain aspects of mercy. There are times that we are not worthy, and all we have going for us is the Zechut Avot. Our forefathers merits’ have weight until today, and help carry through even those that are not worthy.

We are taught to emulate Hashem’s attributes. Thus we are also obligated to view others, (even if we think they are not worthy) as worthy. For they carry the merit of their fathers. This is how Hashem’s mercy extends towards us and this is how we should view others. When we don’t like a certain person, when we think that they are worthless, we should remember that they too descend from Avraham Yitzchak and Yaakov, they too carry this merit and we must love them as Hashem loves them.

There exists a further attribute of mercy. The Thirteenth attribute is Mimei Kedem. What does that mean? Mimei Kedem refers to the early years. Observing children can be fun. They are so cute and innocent. Their early years and limited understanding cause us to look favourably upon them. It’s difficult to really punish a cute kid.

Hashem says, when you sin, I don’t punish you straight away, I take into account your youth. I remember your cute early years – when you were relatively innocent and free from sin.

Similarly we too are taught to look favourably at others. To remember that not

long ago in the early days of our relationship we viewed them differently. Do you remember the first date? The man probably got out of the car and opened the door for the lady. He listened to every word she had to say that night. She was so excited to speak to him. They saw the potential of building a great family together. That potential several years later still exists and should be close to reality.

Hashem deals mida keneged mida (Sanhedrin 90). In the same way as we judge others, we will be judged. Thus, when we look favourably upon others, Hashem looks favourably upon us.

When we get into an argument with our spouse, children or friends, do we look at them with the eye of these attributes. Do we remember their Zechut Avot, does it enter our minds at the heat of an argument to remember that these are holy individuals who were once free from sin (mime Kedem).

Does a husband remember the days when his wife followed him with trust of his every move. Does he remember the difficulties she went through to serve him and respect his every wish. Does he recall the pain of pregnancy. Does the wife remember the way the husband turned his timetable upside down to please her, how he spent his monthly salary delighted to please his wife?

These are the Yemei Kedem. This is the way Hashem deals with us. It’s difficult, but it’s not impossible. If we look at people with a different light, then many of the futile arguments and problems fall aside.

When Yaakov was conned into working seven years for Rachel, the Torah states (Bereishit (29:20)) they were in his eyes

Are We Missing the Point of Rosh Hashanah?

BY RABBI GIDEON GOLDWATER

For many Jews in the UK, Rosh Hashanah looms large on the calendar. Not necessarily because of the sweetness of apples and honey or the stirring sound of the shofar, but because—set against a backdrop of little Jewish engagement throughout the year—it becomes one of the few Jewish “moments” they experience.

But the question we must ask is: are we missing the point?

A few years ago, I was asked to lead an explanatory service in one of London’s largest and busiest communities. What struck me was not only the size of the crowd, but the sheer number of Jews who came to shul that day, many of whom had

little idea of what was happening. And this was not unique. Across just three of these community shuls, not far from Hendon and Golders Green, there were more Jews in attendance on Rosh Hashanah than in all the multiple shuls of those areas combined. Thousands of Jews, gathering on this rare occasion, drawn by something in the air of the day, yet often disconnected from the words being said or the meaning behind the service, often in need of explanatory alternatives.

The Rambam famously describes the mitzvah of shofar as more than just a ritual. It is a wake-up call: “Uru yesheinim mishinaschem, ve’hakitzu nirdamim mitardematchem”—“Awake, you sleepers, from your sleep, and rouse yourselves from your slumber.” The shofar is meant to shake us, to remind us of life’s urgency and our higher purpose.

like yamim achadim – they passed by quick with his love for her.

Our sages are surprised by this statement. If you love someone and are told you have to work seven years, then time passes by very slowly, it should have said that the years were like forever for Yaakov who was eager to get married. Why does it say they passed by quickly?

The answer is that for Yaakov, due to his love of Rachel, seven years for him were a cheap price to pay for such a wonderful kalla! He appreciated her so much that the time was worth it and passed by quickly.

Rav Dessler Ztsl used to give sound advice to every Chattan and Kalla. So long as you think about giving to the other person, your marriage will be constantly steady and successful. The moment either side thinks about taking that’s when the challenges come.

In an age where singles are the norm and marriages need fortifying, let us take the message from the Torah; let us emulate Hashem. Open your eyes, remember that first love, remember the merit of our forefathers, respect our spouses and build wonderful families for the next generation. Let us shine new light on our marriages and may Hashem deal with us in kind. Amen.

When you look carefully at the words of the Machzor, you realise they are not quiet, polite words. They are thunderous. They are screaming off the page, demanding that we wake up.

We stand before G-d and cry out:

“U’meloch al kol ha’olam kulo bichvodecha”—“Reign over the entire world in Your glory.”

“Veyeda kol pa’ul ki Atah pe’alto”—“Let every being know that You are its Maker.”

This is not small. This is not parochial. This is a vision for the entire world. On Rosh Hashanah we are not only asking for health, livelihood, or a good year for ourselves and our families, we are declaring our deepest dream: that all humanity recognise G-dliness, and that the Jewish people live up to their mission of being its messengers.

So perhaps the real challenge of Rosh Hashanah is not simply about getting

people through the doors once a year. It’s asking: how do we make those moments truly meaningful? How do we ensure that when Jews show up, whether weekly, annually, or once in a lifetime, they are given the chance to feel the depth of what these days are about?

Maybe this year, instead of missing the point, we can align what we say with what we feel. Let’s allow the words of the Machzor to shake us awake, and let’s step into our role, individually and collectively, as those who bring light, purpose, and G-dliness into the world.

Rabbi Goldwater is Managing Director of Aish UK and Jewish Futures, leading programmes that impact over 20,000 young Jews. He holds a BSc in Psychology and an MA in Jewish Education

WHAT3WORDS/// TRUST IN HASHEM

WHAT3WORDS /// BOLD INNOVATION - NOW!

WHAT3WORDS/// TRUST IN HASHEM

BY RABBI NAFTALI SCHIFF

This week, I want to talk about a critical core value- BitachonTrust in Hashem. Not the theoretical kind. Not the kind we repeat like a mantra to impress others or just when things go our way. But the kind that sits inside us like bedrock, that anchors us through uncertainty, that shows up in our hardest moments, and defines who we are in tough times too, when everything else is stripped away.

Bitachon isn’t the same as Emunah. Emunah is belief or faith. The conviction that there’s a Creator, an all-knowing, all-powerful, all-present Divine Being, the Kol Yachol, who sustains the world. But Bitachon is what that belief looks like when it’s challenged, when it’s lived, when it’s breathed. When it informs how we wake up, how we carry ourselves, how we respond to crisis, how we raise our children and speak to our students and co workers and sit with our pain and work through our nisyonos.

Innovation is one of those words that has become so hackneyed in recent years that it risks losing its portent. Every industry, every think-tank, every boardroom talks about innovation as though repeating the word were the same as actually embracing it. I believe that innovation in the world of Jewish education and experience is urgently called for, however, it requires something deeper, braver, and more rooted than in the corporate world. What I want to suggest is that what we truly need is not simply innovation, but BOLD INNOVATION, the kind that does not shy away from risk, that dares to challenge old models, and that has the courage to imagine a new Jewish future of education, while staying faithful to the eternal truths of our past.

Bitachon is the lived experience of knowing Hashem is in control and relinquishing to Him. It’s living with the reality that even when we don’t understand the plan, we’re still held in it and by it.

the Almighty into the desert, without certainty of where or how we were headed. That’s the level of trust to which Yirmiyahu refers as the nostalgic courtship between Hashem and the Jewish People. The depth of love we invoke at the height of the Rosh Hashanah service.

That’s Bitachon.

I’ve seen Bitachon in places that perhaps even defy logic.

but have become stale; programmes that run on autopilot, classrooms or even Shabbat tables that fail to spark curiosity, excitement, or passion. Habituation is a silent killer. As the prophet Yishayahu (29,13) warned, “This people draws near with their mouth and honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me, and their reverence for Me is like rote learning.” Judaism loses its pulse when we stop innovating.

That’s Bitachon.

The Gemara in Berachot that says:

didn’t take his Bitachon. His whole being was fixed on something far deeper.

power, but I know that the power is not mine. It never was.

What does it mean to trust in the face of that?

I’ve seen Bitachon in places that perhaps even defy logic.

reimagine how we transmit those values in a changing world. It means taking timeless truths and clothing them in new forms- whether through digital platforms, immersive experiences, new types of music deployed in prayer and celebration, novel expressions of art, journeys to places that carry our collective story, or initiatives whose freshness serve to awaken hearts, minds and souls.

didn’t take his Bitachon. His whole being was fixed on something far deeper. What does it mean to trust in the face of that?

It means Bitachon is not about having a good day and feeling spiritual. It’s about something more rooted, more raw. It’s about holding on to Hashem at all times, even and especially when there’s nothing else to hold on to. And if they could do that then and there, how could we not at least try?

Rav Kook put it powerfully :

power, but I know that the power mine. It never was.

There’s a line in Pirkei Avot that’s always struck me as deceptively simple and of huge potency. ךנוצר

Make His will your will- so that He will make your will His.

We are living in times that are shifting faster than ever. Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality, post-corona social dislocation, the explosion of digital culture, all of these have changed not only how people live and learn but how they see themselves and their place in the world. For young Jews in particular, the ground feels shaky. Rising antisemitism, hostility toward Israel, and the erosion of identity markers in society mean that many are confused or alienated. The question is: what can we offer that will speak to them in a way that is compelling, exciting, relevant, and true?

There’s a line in Pirkei Avot that’s always struck me as deceptively simple and of huge potency.

It’s not a trade. It’s a perspective shift. Bitachon means aligning your will with Hashem’s. Trusting not just that He’s in charge, but that His plan is better than yours, it’s The Plan- even when it hurts. Even when it confuses. Even when it breaks your heart. Even at times, when no one else around you agrees.

Make His will your will- so that He will make your will His.

Avraham Avinu lived this. He was told “Lech Lecha”- go. Leave everything behind. Where to? No answer beyond “to the land I will show to you.” Just go. Into the unknown. Into uncertainty. And he went. Because he trusted. That’s the beginning of our story as a Peoplen without an army or a land or a miracle, but with a man who trusted the relationship enough to move forward, eyes open, without knowing where it would lead. That’s the continuation of our story after the Exodus from Egypt when once again we followed

Yet innovation alone is not enough. To truly innovate requires courage. It takes guts to challenge what has become comfortable, to look at “sacred cows” and ask whether they are still serving the purpose for which they were created. It takes bravery to say: this is not working anymore. It takes resolve to try something untested, to risk failure, to dare to be laughed at or misunderstood.

The Gemara in Berachot that says:

Even if a sharp sword is placed upon one’s neck- do not withhold yourself from mercy.

“The old shall be renewed, and the new shall be sanctified.”

Bitachon doesn’t mean you understand everything. It doesn’t mean everything goes your way. It means you live with the quiet confidence and inner calm that

Even if a sharp sword is placed upon one’s neck- do not withhold yourself from mercy.

When the prophets of Israel spoke their words, they were often dismissed, ridiculed, and opposed. But they persisted because they were compelled by truth. Bold innovation and true leadership require that same inner strength.

Here they are:

Bitachon doesn’t mean you understand everything. It doesn’t mean everything goes your way. It means you live with the quiet confidence and inner calm that

It’s a powerful image. But I heard it come to life in the most holy of places: from the mouths of numerous Holocaust survivors I’ve met.

This is where BOLD INNOVATION becomes a necessity, not a luxury. We cannot afford to do Jewish education the way it was always done and hope for different results. Assimilation, apathy and alienation are rampant amongst our younger adult generation. The Torah itself demands constant chiddush, renewal, freshness. The prophet Yirmiyahu prays, “Chadesh yameinu k’kedem - Renew our days as of old.” Renewal is not about nostalgia; it is about returning to the source of vitality and breathing it afresh into our times. Our Rabbis remind us- “Ein beit midrash b’li chiddush - there can be no Beit Medrash (house of study) without fresh insight”. ( Chagiga 3) Judaism itself insists on the fusion of continuity and creativity. The Torah is eternal, but its applications are endlessly dynamic.

The danger we all face is stagnation- educational models that were once vibrant

Pearl Benish ה״ע was forced on a Death March from Auschwitz, feet bloodied, body frail, dignity stripped, hope stretched thin. And yet she repeated that line to me as taught to her by the famed Sarah Shenirer. That even in the most unimaginable situation, mercy shall come. That Bitachon must remain.

Consider our forefather Avraham. The Torah describes him as “Avraham HaIvri - Avraham the Hebrew,” (Ivri- the one from the other side) because the whole world stood on one side and he stood on the other. The first Jew, Avraham, was inevitably the first bold innovator in Jewish history. He challenged the idolatry of his time, smashed his father’s idols, and introduced a radically new way of seeing the universe. Every Jew is his child, which means every Jew carries a spark of that radical courage. We are not called to conform passively to the world; we are called to lead it in change.

Hershl Hershkovik י״נ was herded naked into a gas chamber on Simchas Torah 1944. Not figuratively. Literally. And even there, with death imminent, with no possible way out, he lived that line. He repeatedly recited that Gemara to those around him. That even if the sword is on your neck- you do not give up hope. You do not give up on Hashem.

there’s a greater Will at play. And that Will is good. And loving. And deeply aware of you, even when it feels hidden.

What kind of inner world does it take to stand there and still live with Bitachon? It humbles me. It silences me.

It’s a powerful image. But I heard it come to life in the most holy of places: from the mouths of numerous Holocaust survivors I’ve met.

And it calls to us.

Because if they could carry Bitachon in those places- surely we can carry it in ours.

That is a formula for BOLD INNOVATION. Injecting fresh passion combined with contemporary style, relevance and vibe to age old study and observance. Let us also remember: the Jewish people themselves are a story of innovation. We survived millennia of exile not by clinging rigidly to form but by carefully adapting without losing halachic and philosophical essence. The shul, the yeshiva, the format of prayer and Seder night were each a radical innovation in their time. It has been said that if a teacher in the 20th century used the same methods as in the 19th, he would have failed his generation. The world changes, so must our delivery of Torah and the manner by which we convey traditional Jewish values . The challenge is to do so with courage, creativity, and fidelity to truth and tradition.

But note something vital: BOLD INNOVATION in Judaism does not mean discarding the old. The Torah is not a startup whose mission or modus operandi we can willy nilly pivot away from when challenged. Our values, our mitzvot, our mesorah are eternal. What BOLD INNOVATION means is the courage to

Chaim Swimmer, who was beside him, told me how Hershl didn’t flinch in his faith. Not even then. The gas chamber

As I was leaving Yerushayim to work for Aish in London over 25 years ago, Rav Noach Weinberg zt”l gave me just one unequivocal piece of advice- to review the seven levels of Sha’ar HaBitachon of the Chovos HaLevavos ten times a day. He knew the enormity of the challenge we faced in inspiring young disinterested Jews in addition to raising the funds to do so. He clearly felt that Bitachon was key and that it needs truly to sink in, to become second nature and instinct.

1.Hashem created me out of love.

2.He has infinite power.

Here they are:

As I was leaving Yerushayim for Aish in London over 25 years Noach Weinberg zt”l gave me unequivocal piece of advice- to the seven levels of Sha’ar HaBitachon the Chovos HaLevavos ten times He knew the enormity of the challenge we faced in inspiring young disinterested Jews in addition to raising the do so. He clearly felt that Bitachon key and that it needs truly to sink become second nature and instinct.

3.He has already given me more than I could ever imagine.

4.He knows what’s truly best for me.

dare I suggest every parent too must feel empowered to try new ways of sparking genuine identity and belonging. At Jewish Futures we constantly devote time, resource and effort to consider the most urgent contemporary challenges facing the vitality of the Jewish People and how we, as a family of dynamic institutions can best respond. This week we are conducting our staff strategy and training sessions. They will be focused on precisely this: BOLD INNOVATION. We will ask ourselves hard questions. What works and what doesn’t? What should we preserve with pride, and what should we courageously set aside? How can we capture the imagination of a generation saturated with information but starving for meaning? How can we harness technology not as a threat but as a tool? How can we innovate in a way that is not gimmickry but genuine, not shallow but profound, not artificial but authentic?

1.Hashem created me out of

2.He has infinite power.

5.Nothing else has power-only Him.

6.He knows every detail of my life and every need I have.

3.He has already given me could ever imagine.

4.He knows what’s truly best

7.He keeps giving, even when I fall short.

5.Nothing else has power-only

Perhaps the greatest danger of all is fear- fear of failure, fear of ridicule, fear of “what will people say.” But if there was ever a time to overcome that fear, it is now. The Mishna in Pirkei Avot (2,5) says: “In a place where there are no men, strive to be a man.” Our times cry out for leadership, for young men and women to boldly stand up and out, bravely offering and implementing fresh new ideas of how to engender authentic Jewish engagement. A significant part of leadership today demands courageous innovation for the sake of our people’s future. This shall be the focus of our discussions and workshops over the next few days at Jewish Futures.

6.He knows every detail of every need I have.

He would remind us that Hashem wants His children home. Make your will His will and live by it- for real! If you do- you cannot fail! Living with Bitachon is a source of peace, calmness, non panic and equanimity. Bitachon is the reason that people who have nothing else- no home, no answers, no clarity- can still radiate calm.

7.He keeps giving, even when short.

He would remind us that Hashem wants His children home. Make will His will and live by it- for do- you cannot fail! Living with is a source of peace, calmness, and equanimity. Bitachon is the that people who have nothing home, no answers, no clarityradiate calm.

I saw it again and again in post-October 7th Israel. Soldiers on the frontlines, parents in mourning, young people rallying with a strength that can’t be explained. There’s a clarity that emerges in chaos- when everything else falls away and you’re left only with what’s real. For so many, Bitachon isn’t just theory or theology. It’s the air Jews breath.

there’s a greater Will at play. And that Will is good. And loving. And deeply aware of you, even when it feels hidden.

What kind of inner world does it take to stand there and still live with Bitachon? It humbles me. It silences me.

And it calls to us.

We’re not in Auschwitz. But we are in times of war. We are in a world that feels more precarious than ever. Israel is bleeding. The diaspora is anxious. There is pain, loss, and uncertainty everywhere. And yet, we’re being called to trust. Not because it all makes sense. But because we believe that Someone is writing the story. And we are characters in a plot that runs deeper than any headline or algorithm can grasp.

For each educational organisation in Jewish Futures, this must become an additional rallying cry. Our mission is to engage the next generation of 16–30 yearolds with Jewish life, values, and vision. But if our methods do not evolve, if we do not dare to think differently, we risk irrelevance. We must encourage bluesky thinking amongst our people, our educators, our partners, our volunteers. We must create cultures where ideas are welcomed, risks are encouraged, and failure is seen not as defeat but as a step toward discovery. Every outreach worker, every teacher, every community leader,

Chaim Swimmer, who was beside him, told me how Hershl didn’t flinch in his faith. Not even then. The gas chamber

So let us all be bold. Let us be courageous. Let us innovate not for the sake of novelty, but for the sake of eternity. And let us remember that every act of BOLD INNOVATION in Jewish life today is ultimately another link in a chain that attests to the reality that the Torah, eternal and true, can speak to every generation if only we have the courage and put in the sustained effort to bring it alive.

At Jewish Futures, this is what we try to live and to share- not just through words but by lived example. Bitachon isn’t just for the Beit Midrash. It’s for how we lead, how we plan, how we live. We encourage our students not just to know G-d exists, but to trust Him. Deeply. Personally. Practically.

Shabbat Shalom!

Because if they could carry Bitachon in those places- surely we can carry it in ours.

Bitachon means walking into that uncertainty not with fear-but with calm. It means saying: I will do everything in my

I saw it again and again in post-October 7th Israel. Soldiers on the parents in mourning, young people rallying with a strength that can’t explained. There’s a clarity that in chaos- when everything else and you’re left only with what’s so many, Bitachon isn’t just theory theology. It’s the air Jews breath. At Jewish Futures, this is what live and to share- not just through but by lived example. Bitachon for the Beit Midrash. It’s for how how we plan, how we live. We our students not just to know G-d but to trust Him. Deeply. Personally. Practically.

/// What3Words is a geocoding system that has divided the world into a grid of 57 trillion 3-by-3 squares, each of which is identified by a unique three-word address. In this column, Rabbi Naftali Schiff reflects upon three words each week, relating to core issues of the day. Feedback welcome! nschiff@jfutures.org.

There’s a reason that trust exercises are so powerful in leadership and team building. You allow yourself to fall backwards. Eyes closed. Arms open. And you trust someone to catch you. I often imagine Bitachon is that-but off the edge of Niagara Falls. And the one catching you isn’t human. It’s Hashem. Not because you’ve earned it. But because you’re His, because He has a plan and because you’re in it and you,ve chosen to be part of it.

Rabbi Naftali Schiff is the Founder and Chief Executive of Jewish Futures

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Bitachon means walking into that uncertainty not with fear-but with calm. It means saying: I will do everything in my

There’s a reason that trust exercises are so powerful in leadership and building. You allow yourself to backwards. Eyes closed. Arms you trust someone to catch you. imagine Bitachon is that-but off of Niagara Falls. And the one catching isn’t human. It’s Hashem. Not you’ve earned it. But because you’re because He has a plan and because in it and you,ve chosen to be part

Inside FJL’s summer in New York and Washington, DC

BY ELISHEVA NEWMAN

Each summer, a select cohort of UK students swaps lecture halls for the bustle of New York and the power corridors of Washington, DC on the Forum for Jewish Leadership (FJL) Summer Programme. Over four packed weeks, internships, high level briefings, Jewish learning and immersive Shabbatons come together in a journey that sharpens skills, deepens identity and builds lasting community.

The programme kicked off with a panel at Citibank’s global headquarters, where senior staff shared advice and took questions. Across the month, students gained valuable experience at their placements in various fields such as law, finance, tech and business, and made contacts they’ll draw back on at university and beyond. ‘The professional networking opportunities were so valuable — not to mention the wisdom imparted by speakers at the top of their field,’ said Sebastian (Oxford).

In the evenings, students heard from speakers at the top of their fields and leaders within the community. At Cardozo School of Law the cohort met immigration lawyer Michael Wildes — whose clients have included Melania Trump, Lionel Richie and Pelé. At Bloomberg, students joined a session with Ken Cooper, Global Head of Human Resources at Bloomberg. At the American Dream

Mall — the second largest in the US — students met co-owner Paul Ghermezian and enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic shopping and entertainment centre. As Max (Bristol) reflected: ‘A recurring theme was being successful in your career while bringing your Judaism into the workplace. FJL showed that such individuals exist — and in abundance.’

At the United Nations Headquarters, students were given a guided tour, followed by a Q&A with Gabriel Max, senior speechwriter at the Permanent Mission of Israel to the UN, which gave them first hand insight into Israel’s voice at the UN. Later in the programme, the group met Anne Neuberger, who served as a senior national security advisor for the Biden administration, for a talk at her home in Baltimore. Students also spent a day volunteering with the Israel Chessed Center in the Five Towns — a reminder that leadership begins with service — and, on another occasion, had an eye opening experience at a homeless shelter: first hearing a presentation, then sharing dinner with residents and getting to know their stories.

The faces at the front of the room were often familiar to FJL: many keynote speakers had once been participants on the programme themselves — role models for what purposeful careers can look like. Johnny Harounoff (D.C. 2012), now Israel’s international spokesperson to the UN; Jay Mens (New York 2017), Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs; Max Steinberg (New York

2013), CEO of Stonehill Credit and an FJL trustee; Eddie Zuckerbrot (Tel Aviv 2021), Legislative Correspondent for Congressman Wesley Bell; and Marco Laurence (New York 2016), founder and CEO of the Warehouse charity, all charted paths from FJL participant to Jewish leaders. There were three inspiring Shabbatons - in New Jersey, Philadelphia and Kemp Mill - which gave participants an authentic taste of Shabbat, and the students felt the warmth and kindness of each community and family who hosted them. ‘The Shabbatons reminded me that pride and resilience are part of our heritage,’ said Zoe (Leeds). ‘This experience cemented my desire to continue Jewish traditions in my own future family.’ For Sebastian (Oxford), it left a lasting impression: ‘Participating in traditional observance gave me a sense of how special Judaism is, strengthening my identity and giving me impetus to adopt some of those traditions in my own life.’

One of the most impactful parts of the programme are the sessions by FJL educators and scholars in residence, exploring classic texts and how they speak to contemporary dilemmas. ‘One standout was a Talmud session. I never imagined myself engaging with Talmud study, but the way it was introduced made it feel accessible and deeply relevant. Thanks to FJL, I would now definitely consider exploring it further,’ said Joshua (York).

In Washington, DC, students met policymakers at close quarters, went inside the US State Department and walked the

corridors of the Senate. ‘Speaking to so many individuals in New York and DC with impressive mindsets towards Jewish leadership was empowering and motivating,’ said Natasha (Birmingham). ‘This trip has massively reinforced my desire to make a difference in the global Jewish community.’ Rivka (UCL) reflected: ‘Visiting Washington, DC — where the world’s superpower resides — changed my perspective and has inspired me to perhaps one day enter the political sphere to help protect the Jewish people.’

The newest cohort of FJL alumni return to the UK inspired and energised. Even before the academic year begins, they reconnect with one another and the educators who guided them over the summer, joining the alumni community for pre-Rosh Hashanah inspiration. Under the leadership of Rabbi Jonny and Elisheva Newman, the FJL alumni network provides a framework for continued growth — enabling students to build on their professional development, deepen their Jewish learning, participate in meaningful Jewish experiences, and answer the ongoing call to responsibility and action.

Applications for summer 2026 open soon. To learn more about the FJL Summer Internship Programmes in New York or Tel Aviv, visit jewish leadership.com or email info@jewish leadership.com.

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Have we got a packed parshah to get through, we don’t even have time for all the mitzvot, here are the main ones. If a man goes to war and wants to marry a lady from the people he fought, the Torah says she has to shave off all her hair and spend a month crying in his house. Then we’ll see if he still wants her. If he does, she has to convert and even then, it’s not a good thing to do.

If a thirteen year old boy steals meat and wine from his parents, he is put to death! What?! This is to stop him growing up as a terrible person – but wait – if he also steals from other people, he gets away with it. Both parents have to be the same height and their voices have to sound the same. Both parents

must be alive and healthy. Do you know how many times it happened? Never.

We have to bury a dead person straight away!

When you find a lost object, there’s a special mitzvah to return it. You should put up signs. If it’s worth less than a penny or if no one will be able to prove they lost it, like an unmarked ball, it doesn’t have to be returned. In the time of the Beit Hamikdash, there was a place outside Yerushalayim, where people would come to announce what they lost or found.

When you see an animal struggling under heavy packages, you have to help the owner. .It’s tzaar baalei Chayim, not being cruel to animals. Also, when you

take eggs from a nest, you have to send the mother away so she doesn’t see.

Hashem tells us a man can’t wear ladies clothes or jewellery, nor a woman wear man’s clothing. Put fences around your roofs which really means that we have to be careful that all our houses and buildings are safe, for example, covered plug sockets, smoke alarms, not leaving tiny pieces where a baby can get them etc.

The Torah tells us not to mix wool and linen which we need to be very careful about when we go shopping.

We don’t allow converts from Amon, Moav, Edom and Mitzrayim.

We have to leave a corner of the field for the poor – peah, any grain

you drop you have to leave for the poor – leket and any sheaves you forget, you got it, go to the poor! Also, we have to lend them money if we can and not drive them mad about returning it.

Hashem wants us to be very honest, He hates dishonesty. Hashem hates it so much that it is even forbidden to keep any inaccurate weights at home even as a bookend or paperweight. Lastly, remember how mean Amelek have been to us? The King of Israel must wipe out the entire Amalek. Whew, so many mitzvois this week – yay! Check in next week for even more!

Number of Verses - 110

Number of Words - 1,582

Number of Letters - 5,856

Jewish Riddle

Last edition’s answer: Where in the Tefillot do you find four different, consecutive words that all have the same root?

The answer is:

In Nishmat Kol Chai of the Shabbat davening, it reads M’Alef Elef Alfei Alafim - ...one of the thousand thousand, thousands of thousands

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